Aristotle · Philosophy

Man the Political Animal

Aristotle’s political philosophy - that human beings are by nature political animals, that the state exists by nature for the good life, and that we can only flourish in community.

What you'll be able to recall

You learned that Aristotle held human beings to be political animals who can only flourish in community, and the state to exist by nature for the good life. Explain these ideas in your own words.

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